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Illegal (1932): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1932 · Film · ★ 4

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Released in 1932, Illegal is a drama and krimi film directed by William C. McGann, running about 64 minutes.

What it’s about. This is the story of a woman who kicks out her no-good second husband after he wastes all her money. Since gambling and drink had taken all her money, she decides to use the money from a windfall to open an illegal after hours night club and gambling parlor, in order to provide her two daughters with a high society education. Eventually she gets caught, and the daughters take over the night club and legitimize it. But the daughters have conflicts, and the no-good husband shows up to complicate matters.

Who’s in it. Illegal stars Isobel Elsom as Mrs. Evelyn Dean, Ivor Barnard as Albert, D.A. Clarke-Smith as Franklyn Dean (as D.E. Clarke-Smith) and Margot Grahame as Dorothy Turner.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Illegal has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Illegal page.

If you liked it. Fans of Illegal tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

Häufige Fragen

Where can I watch Illegal (1932)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Illegal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Illegal worth watching?
Illegal holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and krimi. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Illegal?
Illegal stars Isobel Elsom, Ivor Barnard, D.A. Clarke-Smith and Margot Grahame.
When was Illegal released?
Illegal was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.